But, the tower was a bright, rust-resistant Venetian red when it unveiled in 1889—and it was just repainted a more golden-brown this year to honor the Summer Olympics.

The Eiffel Tower Was Once Red. You Can See This on French Postcards from 120 Years Ago [GALLERY] Story by Editorial Team • 4mo.

The Eiffel Tower was originally built as a monument for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris. ... it was red. But recently, the tower has been repainted the same color as in 1907.

At the time of the World's Fair, it was red, but recently the tower has been repainted the same color as in 1907. It took 60 metric tons of paint to complete the tower's latest paint job.

The Eiffel Tower, which dimmed its lights in mourning following Friday's attacks in Paris, has been relit in blue, white and red. The 116-year-old international symbol of Paris will remain lit up ...